

The kickstand has a nicely tactile fabric back, and feels tough enough to provide good protection for the device when it's sitting in a drawer or on a desk, and perhaps even in transit – so long as those magnets hold. The fabric-covered kickstand unit offers some protection to the tablet section. The mid-range £269.99 model doubles the storage to 128GB, while the top-end £319.99 model adds a stylus.

My entry-level £279.99 review unit had 64GB of internal storage, of which 18.8GB was used out of the box, leaving 45.2GB for apps and data. Also standard across the board is 4GB of RAM, 802.11ac wi-fi, Bluetooth 4.2, a 10.1-inch 1,920-by-1,200 IPS screen with 400 nits brightness, a 7000mAh battery and a pair of cameras (2MP front, 8MP back). All are powered by a MediaTek P60T processor with an integrated ARM Mali-G72 GPU and run on Chrome OS. There are three IdeaPad Duet Chromebook models available on Lenovo's UK website. VAT) in the UK, or $249.99 in the US, looks like excellent value. Running Chrome OS and with support for Android apps, this diminutive 10-inch multi-modal device, whose starting price is just £279.99 (inc. Lenovo's IdeaPad Duet takes the 2-in-1 approach to the Chromebook: the screen section can be used as a standalone tablet, or you can attach the keyboard and kickstand, and type away. If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services. ZDNET's editorial team writes on behalf of you, our reader. Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers.

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